Recently, NIO's flagship sedan, the NIO ET9, was officially launched. There are two versions of this model. The standard version is priced at 788,000 yuan, and with the battery leasing plan, the price drops to 660,000 yuan. The limited edition, with only 999 units available, is priced at 818,000 yuan, and with the battery leasing plan, the price drops to 690,000 yuan. Considering the price, the NIO ET9 is quite expensive, but what highlights does this flagship sedan offer?
The NIO ET9 is the first product built on the NT3.0 platform and is positioned as a large luxury electric sedan. NIO claims that the ET9 features 17 global first technologies and over 50 industry-leading technologies. Its competitors include flagship sedans from 'BBA' (Benz, BMW, Audi) and the much-discussed Hongmeng smart driving S800. Officially, NIO has revealed that ET9 deliveries will begin in March 2025, with priority given to the limited edition over the standard version.
Let’s take a look at the NIO ET9’s product features. The exterior of the NIO ET9 adopts the NIO family design language, with a bold and imposing front design. The split-type headlights are a signature element. Functionally, the car is equipped with Micro LED headlights, which provide features like lane marking light for enhanced night driving safety. The side profile adopts a coupe-style fastback design, with a very smooth body line. In terms of dimensions, the car is 5324mm long, 2016mm wide, and 1620mm high, with a wheelbase of 3250mm, placing it in the standard D-class sedan category. Additionally, the ET9 is equipped with multi-spoke wheels (offering various designs), hidden door handles, and frameless doors, contributing to a stylish appearance. The rear of the car features the family-style full-width LED tail lights, and the silver trim at the bottom of the rear helps balance the heavy rear design, creating a more harmonious overall look. The NIO ET9 also comes with an active adjustable rear spoiler, adding to its sporty appeal.
Inside the NIO ET9, the minimalist design is evident, with the standout feature being the Skyline screen. This screen, located on both the driver and passenger sides, displays vehicle information, and the passenger side can also be used for entertainment purposes. The center console features a 15.6-inch floating AMOLED screen, running SkyOS, a complete vehicle control system that covers vehicle management, intelligent driving, cabin settings, and mobile connectivity. Notably, the front seats are equipped with a full-focus AR heads-up display and NOMI, an artificial intelligence assistant. The system also integrates three external microphones and works in conjunction with NOMI Mate, offering high interactivity. In terms of seating, the ET9 features a four-seat configuration with 22-way adjustable front seats and a passenger seat with a 350mm long slide track. The rear seats are designed with a “Sky Island” and “Executive Bridge” layout. In addition to the one-touch “Boss Key” mode, the rear seats also feature two 14.5-inch NIO Link panoramic screens and an 8-inch rear center control screen, providing a premium experience. Regarding intelligent driving, the NIO ET9 is equipped with the Aquila 2.0 Super-Sensing System and two self-developed 5nm driving chips — the Shenji NX9031. It supports full autonomous driving capabilities across highway, urban, parking, and lane-change scenarios. The system can assist with lane changes, overtaking, speed adjustments, and navigation on complex urban roads. Power-wise, the NIO ET9 features a 900V high-voltage architecture and a high-performance four-wheel drive system. The front motor generates 180kW, and the rear motor generates 340kW, providing a total torque of 700Nm and accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. The battery is a 100kWh unit, offering a range of 650 kilometers, with 255 kilometers of range added in just 5 minutes, and battery replacement takes only 3 minutes.
● Conclusion
2024 marks the 10th anniversary of NIO. Over the years, NIO has had its ups and downs, and now the brand urgently needs a flagship product to revitalize itself. The NIO ET9 is precisely that product. From a product perspective, the NIO ET9 excels in every aspect, offering strong overall performance. Its price, around 800,000 yuan, is relatively affordable compared to other products in the same category, making it a good value for money. However, it remains to be seen how many people would be willing to pay several hundred thousand yuan for a Chinese electric vehicle. Would you choose a product like the NIO ET9? Feel free to leave your comments below.
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